Advanced Criminal Investigations

Tough cases call for solid legal skills and a deep understanding of what the courts expect from your work. This course builds on what you already know and takes it up a notch. It helps you tackle advanced search and seizure issues, manage informants, and navigate tricky legal situations with confidence—all while making sure your cases stand up in court.

You’ll learn about complex legal issues that come up in major cases—like search warrants, managing informants, and working in high-risk environments. The course highlights the importance of knowing the law inside and out so that your work is solid in court. You’ll also learn practical ways to handle arrests, searches, and other challenges without getting tripped up by technicalities.

What You’ll Learn

• Advanced Search and Seizure
  Dig into burdens of proof, Fourth Amendment standing, and the Single Purpose Container Doctrine.
  
  

• Informants and Anonymous Tips
  Best practices for managing informants and tips without crossing constitutional lines.
  
  

• Constructive Possession
  Understand how constructive possession plays into building cases and search decisions.
  
  

• Legal Defensibility
  Keep your cases strong in court—and out of the civil lawsuit pile—by sticking to proper procedures.
  
  

• Building Good Case Law
  Learn how to build cases that not only stick but help shape strong legal precedents.
  
  

• Arrests and Entering Homes
  Conduct home entries, arrests, and other high-risk scenarios while respecting constitutional rights.

By the end of the course, officers will be ready to handle complex cases with confidence and legal precision. They’ll leave with the skills and knowledge to build strong cases that hold up in court while respecting the rights of those they investigate.